tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21497800250901446562024-03-13T19:22:22.469-07:00Quilling with WhimsiquillsThis is a blog about quilling (also known as paper filigree). I have been quilling for 30+ years, so I have lots of information and experience to share. I do have a web site (http://www.Whimsiquills.com ) with tons of free information but the blog allows me to reach out and touch other quillers who may not visit my site.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17609871421284581101noreply@blogger.comBlogger128125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2149780025090144656.post-80338465515287880212017-01-16T10:48:00.001-08:002017-01-16T10:48:15.889-08:00Make your own color chart<div class="MsoNormal">
As I continue to pack up my studio, I have come across hard
copies of some of my early blog posts (2007) and realized that some information
needs to be updated. <o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
We carry papers from four manufacturers to give you the most
comprehensive selection possible. We have all of Paplin and Lake City colors in
four widths, with the exception of some Lake City papers that are not available
in 1/16”. These include standard strips, mirror foils, vellum, graduated, pearls,
metallics, and two tones. We have all of
Quilled Creation’s specialty papers including graduated, dark center, vellum,
and two-toned. We don’t have their standard colors because they are duplicate
colors and they are shorter than Paplin and Lake City. We stock J&J’s (from
England) edged papers and their graduated, dark center, two tones, and
holofoils. We have such a big selection of standard colors we don’t bring many
in from England since they are a shorter length and are expensive to import.<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b>Colors are always an
issue</b> and depending on your computer monitor you may or may not see the true
color. Since no manufacturer offers a color chart, here is a suggestion. Print
out a set of our <a href="http://www.whimsiquills.com/product-listing-order-forms/">product listing/order forms</a>
and as you acquire new colors (or if you know the numbers of colors you already
have) just glue a snippet right next to the color on the forms, instant color
chart! Well, maybe not <i>instant </i>but
you get the idea. You might even want to pencil in the date you put the snippet
on the form. On occasion one
manufacturer will discontinue or change a color that is available from another
manufacturer. Dye lots do change and while we try to make a note of that in our
product description, sometimes we don’t know in advance so we are as surprised
as you are<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<br />
<div class="MsoNormal">
Of course you always have the option of sending us a snippet
of a color you can’t identify and we will email you and let you know what it is
or what the closest match is. Send them to 25 Indian Run, Enfield, CT 06082.<o:p></o:p></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17609871421284581101noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2149780025090144656.post-23356343811134510982016-10-08T08:02:00.000-07:002016-10-08T08:02:50.601-07:00A New ChapterWell, I'm getting ready to start a new chapter in my life . . . my husband I are planning to move into a senior independent living facility in the spring. Both my husband and I have reached the point in our lives where yard work and snow shoveling are beyond our physical capability. I'm looking forward to not cooking, and not working on my hands and knees in the many gardens on our property. (I don't have any trouble getting down but getting up is a whole different story.) I have been choosing things I want to bring with me and selling, passing on, or giving away those things that won't make the move. I've sold off my private stash of quilling paper but have a box of essentials to bring with me. (I'm willing to bet they have no quilling classes in their current craft programs! I'm hoping to introduce quilling to my future neighbors.) My son, Stephen, is doing most of the work (fulfilling and shipping all Whimsiquills' orders) so I will be able to focus more on the web site, the blog, customer service, and hopefully stay in touch with my quilling friends.<br />
<br />
On a totally different note, I finally got a look at Alli Bartkowsky's newest book <a href="http://www.whimsiquills.com/b48089-quilled-mandalas/">Quilled Mandalas.</a> All of our inventory now goes to Massachusetts so Stephen got to see it before I did. What an awesome book ! It's fun just looking through it. I tried the current so called "stress relieving coloring" mandalas. NOT for me. But the quilled mandalas are gorgeous; these shaky old hands may have to give it a go.<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-4fXR6a1gfjE/V_kKVAteBII/AAAAAAAABC8/v-otMOfieKQ7H_9sF4MRxZzQYrpQncMdwCLcB/s1600/allis48089.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-4fXR6a1gfjE/V_kKVAteBII/AAAAAAAABC8/v-otMOfieKQ7H_9sF4MRxZzQYrpQncMdwCLcB/s320/allis48089.jpg" width="268" /></a></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17609871421284581101noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2149780025090144656.post-43485636646244471452016-07-07T06:49:00.001-07:002016-07-07T06:50:16.389-07:00Which is better, using a tool or finger rolling?<div class="MsoNormal">
<b>I decided to update and repost this topic since we have so many new quillers contacting us. </b>How you roll your quilling strips is really a matter of
personal preference. I don’t believe there is a hard and fast rule, although many
quillers have very definite opinions about the subject.</div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b>Slotted tool</b>-
When I first learned to quill, I learned using a slotted tool. You just
‘thread” the beginning of a strip into the slot and then turn the tool until
the strip is completely rolled. Let the strip fall off the tool and then pinch
into desired shape and glue. Depending on the slotted tool you use, there will
be a small opening in the center of your tight rolls (the size of the hole is
determined by the size of the shaft of the tool). There may also be a tiny fold
in the strip where you first inserted the strip into the tool. This little fold
or “hook” is offensive to some quillers. If this is a concern for you, the hook
can be eliminated by reversing the tool before releasing the roll. It can also
be eliminated when you pick up the roll with a tweezer. <o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Today we have a much wider selection of slotted tools with
different size shafts. We even have a battery operated tool. (<a href="http://www.whimsiquills.com/quill-ease-battery-operated-slotted-quilling-tool-t33023/">T33023</a>)
The newest tool in our collection (<a href="http://www.whimsiquills.com/savvy-slotted-quilling-tool-qct323/">QCT323</a>)
is one with a wide handle that doesn’t move in your hand. It rests in your palm
and you only turn the slotted part. This new tool makes a really small hole in
the center of the quill. Another “newer” tool is a double sided tool with a
very sharp needle on one end and a slot on the opposite end (<a href="http://www.whimsiquills.com/double-sided-quilling-tool-t26216/">T26216)</a><o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b>Pin or Needle tool</b>-I
know that many of the early “1970’s” kits came with a corsage pin. When you use
a pin or a needle, you roll the paper around the pin (instead of turning the
tool), the hole in the center will be smaller and there will be no hook.<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b>Finger rolling</b>-When
finger rolling your strips, it helps to soften the paper a little by running it
over your finger nail, much like you would with curling ribbon. I usually have
a damp washcloth nearby and dampen my fingertips so it is a little easier to
get the roll started. Your finished roll will have a very tiny center
opening. I also find that my rolls are a
little “tighter” when I finger roll. After using a slotted tool for many years,
the repetitive motion began to bother my thumb, so I forced myself to learn to
finger roll. I quickly realized this was also easier on my tired old eyes since
I was no longer required to ‘thread’ my slotted tool. Now I finger roll most of
my strips but still use my slotted tools for rolling fringe flowers and curling
back the corners on my rose petals.<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<br />
<div class="MsoNormal">
I do have a funny story about finger rolling. A few years ago I did a taping for the DIY
(Do It Yourself) network demonstrating quilling and how it can be used for
scrapbooking. I had to fly from <st1:state w:st="on">Connecticut</st1:state> to
<st1:state w:st="on">Tennessee</st1:state> for
the taping. With all of the security restrictions on the airlines I thought it
best to put all my quilling tools, tweezers and scissors etc. in my checked
luggage. Of course my bags were opened and inspected. The next day as I
prepared to do the taping, I opened the box with all of my tools and realized I
had no slotted tool! Thank goodness I knew how to finger roll! The DIY folks
were pretty impressed with my finger rolling although it was harder to tape. (I
was only allowed to move my fingers a tiny bit so the camera could zoom
in.) At any rate we got through the
taping and when I packed my bags to fly back home, there in the bottom of my
suitcase was my slotted tool! When they inspected the bag they just didn’t put
everything back where they found it. And I am sure they had no idea what they
were looking at.<o:p></o:p></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17609871421284581101noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2149780025090144656.post-16992887506122014272016-06-09T08:56:00.004-07:002016-06-09T09:34:23.067-07:00Framing your work (updated)<div class="MsoNormal" style="background: rgb(247, 240, 233); margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;">
<span style="color: #632035; font-family: "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">When I look at a
frame, the first thing I check for is the depth of the frame. The space between
the lip where the </span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="background: rgb(247, 240, 233); margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;">
<span style="color: #632035; font-family: "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">glass sits and the back of the frame is called the rabbet. The rabbit needs
to be at least ½” deep, in order to</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="background: rgb(247, 240, 233); margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;">
<span style="color: #632035; font-family: "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">accommodate fringe flowers and/or roses. </span><span style="color: #632035; font-family: "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 16.8pt;">The ideal frame would have a double rabbet, one to
put the glass on, and a second (lip/rabbet) a minimum of ½”back. This is where
the quilled mat and whatever backing you use would rest. (The majority of
framed pieces I sold were wedding invitations or baby frames. I
like to have a frame where the invitation could be taken out and replaced with
a wedding photo, or the baby photo could be updated. This was particularly
important when my work was purchased in a store. The customer had to be able to
do this for himself). The mats and backing would be held in by metal flex tabs
that would lift up so it would be easy to remove the mat and change things like
photographs in the quilled mat. The mat size in a double rabbet frame will be
slightly larger than the glass size, so the mat sits on the second rabbet and
doesn’t “fall” against the glass. You may be able to find double rabbet
mouldings in some frame shops, where they can make up a frame for you in any
size; they are however, very expensive. Oh well, let me tell you what I am
doing for frames now.</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="background: #F7F0E9; line-height: 16.8pt; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;">
<span style="color: #632035; font-family: "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">
<br />
Once again, I try to find a moulding that I like, (I prefer something that looks
like a conventional frame rather than a straight sided shadowbox.) and check
for the depth of the rabbet. If I have only a half inch to work with, I will
try to work out of the back of the frame. This means
I cut my mat to lay on the back of the frame, once again, this means cutting
the mat slightly larger than the glass size so it doesn’t fall into the frame
and against the glass. I usually leave about ¼” of the back of the frame
showing all around the mat. After I have completed my quilling, I put a strip
of double sided tape (framers call this ATG tape, it is made by Scotch and will
say Adhesive Transfer Tape) on the back of the frame. This tape is paper backed
so it is pretty easy to work with; don’t take the paper backing off until you
are ready to put your mat on, because it is really sticky. You might want to mark
on the back of the frame exactly where you want your mat to be; if the mat
doesn’t go onto the frame back nice and straight it gets a little tricky moving
it back off the ATG without tearing the mat. If you have done this correctly,
you will have about ¼” of the frame back showing around the edges of the mat. I
generally put a second strip of ATG over the edge of the mat and right out to
the edge of the frame. I then cut a piece of brown craft paper to cover and
seal the back of the frame. (This is also available at frame shops and craft
stores that do framing; it looks like the paper from brown paper bags but is a
slightly lighter weight) I then trim the craft paper to fit the back of the
frame exactly with a razor blade. If the paper seems too loose you can lightly
spray it with water, when it dries it will fit nice and tight. Then add your
hanger (I use saw tooth hangers) and plastic bumpons to keep it from marking
the wall and most importantly your card or sticker on the back. I print out a
business card size sticker with an explanation of quilling and all of my
contact info. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="background: #F7F0E9; line-height: 16.8pt; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;">
<span style="color: #632035; font-family: "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="background: #F7F0E9; line-height: 16.8pt; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;">
<span style="color: #632035; font-family: "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><b>FYI </b><i>we now have a 5" x 7" unfinished frame that is perfect for quilling,</i></span><i><span style="color: #632035; font-family: "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: 13.3333px; line-height: 22.4px;">The back is finished nicely, the glass slides out so all you have to do is anchor your quilled mat in place and slide the glass back in. To see the frame, just click on the link </span><span id="goog_1053460262" style="color: #632035; font-family: "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: 13.3333px; line-height: 22.4px;"></span><a href="http://www.whimsiquills.com/shadowbox-5-x-7-frame-for-quilling-9184-76/" style="font-family: helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13.3333px; line-height: 22.4px;">(item # 9184-76)<span id="goog_1053460263"></span>.</a></i></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17609871421284581101noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2149780025090144656.post-23832968557917614962016-06-04T10:31:00.000-07:002016-06-04T14:24:33.354-07:00Trinket boxes for quilling<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Xi_zM2OP4fI/V1MOkBkIVnI/AAAAAAAABBY/TvM4GsDDAuYQ8bXjcw54UUgPjxc0z9SNQCKgB/s1600/locket.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Xi_zM2OP4fI/V1MOkBkIVnI/AAAAAAAABBY/TvM4GsDDAuYQ8bXjcw54UUgPjxc0z9SNQCKgB/s1600/locket.jpg" /></a></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Well for the first time, we are offering some of Stephen’s
work here at Whimsiquills. As I have
mentioned before Stephen (who is my son) does some gorgeous woodworking in his
shop in Massachusetts. He has designed two little trinket boxes with recessed lids.
The round boxes are 3” and 3 ¾” high, and about 2 1/2” across, the lids are
recessed 1/8” . . . perfect for quilling. The taller one stands on a short
pedestal base. (Item #'s <a href="http://www.whimsiquills.com/trinket-box-with-recessed-lid-for-quilling-ws01/">WS01</a> and <a href="http://www.whimsiquills.com/wood-trinket-box-with-recessed-lid-for-quilling-ws02/">WS02)</a> These little trinket boxes are hand turned on Stephen’s lathe.
Because they are handmade, we won’t stock large quantities, but will always have some on hand. I've pictured them here with some quilling just to give you an idea of what they look like. (If you are interested in seeing more of Stephen's work or reading about the process, check out his blog <a href="https://wolfwoodstudio.com/">Wolfwoodstudio.com) I</a>'ve also included a little locket (<a href="http://www.whimsiquills.com/silver-diamond-shaped-quilling-locket-qc166/">QC166)</a> that I put a graduation hat and diploma in for the graduates in your life. I think it would make an adorable gift in one of our trinket boxes. Happy Quilling everyone!</div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-_AO6l-Dk7Fc/V1MOntd6FAI/AAAAAAAABBY/JqUZrjqQ0pgsyy05faP5a_LmJZ_nzcMuwCKgB/s1600/snowflake%2BWS2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-_AO6l-Dk7Fc/V1MOntd6FAI/AAAAAAAABBY/JqUZrjqQ0pgsyy05faP5a_LmJZ_nzcMuwCKgB/s200/snowflake%2BWS2.jpg" width="160" /></a></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-3k-hPNE62aI/V1MOkOx3LnI/AAAAAAAABBY/1o0cHa0pge0RR2BYPsB78kr0LXVx2f2zwCKgB/s1600/crossd%2Bclosed.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-3k-hPNE62aI/V1MOkOx3LnI/AAAAAAAABBY/1o0cHa0pge0RR2BYPsB78kr0LXVx2f2zwCKgB/s200/crossd%2Bclosed.jpg" width="138" /></a></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17609871421284581101noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2149780025090144656.post-45324913031173907942016-03-14T14:22:00.001-07:002016-03-14T14:23:39.738-07:00Whimsiquills Lives On!!New products from Quilled Creations.<a href="http://www.whimsiquills.com/vellum-color-blends-in-1-8-qc2551/"> Color Blend vellum strips</a> (with different shades on the same strips) ; these are NOT graduated or dark center strips-very unusual. I can't wait to see what you all do with them. Also a new<a href="http://www.whimsiquills.com/savvy-slotted-quilling-tool-qct323/"> Savvy Slotted</a> quilling tool with a very narrow slot; it is smaller than I expected, (about 4" long); it fits in the palm of your hand so only your fingers turn the slotted end, definitely easier on the wrist.<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-q9_pfkf1phw/VucoZlMbakI/AAAAAAAABAg/aeZ4ghkf6ZYrGpkiKVPoFsYSnD29kXPNg/s1600/balloons.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-q9_pfkf1phw/VucoZlMbakI/AAAAAAAABAg/aeZ4ghkf6ZYrGpkiKVPoFsYSnD29kXPNg/s320/balloons.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-i8DhxNb9AJ4/VucoijZEqbI/AAAAAAAABAo/MKvgKutqsPsm5gtou2EfoMVhxEX1NS-cw/s1600/face%2Bflower.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-i8DhxNb9AJ4/VucoijZEqbI/AAAAAAAABAo/MKvgKutqsPsm5gtou2EfoMVhxEX1NS-cw/s320/face%2Bflower.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/--jmYjxzF9RE/VucomhLSxJI/AAAAAAAABAs/21v7V9rxFAcxUz5emPjFp2SHHZilyWfdg/s1600/newCQ%2Bblends.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="233" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/--jmYjxzF9RE/VucomhLSxJI/AAAAAAAABAs/21v7V9rxFAcxUz5emPjFp2SHHZilyWfdg/s320/newCQ%2Bblends.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>
<br />
<br />
I finally have gotten up the nerve to write about this. This last year has been a real struggle for me both personally and professionally. I had to give up doing my custom work because of severe hand tremors and have been going through a battery of tests to find out why I have become a "frequent faller" (you don't get miles for being a "frequent faller", just bruises, black eyes, broken bones and concussions.) But all is not lost! Whimsiquills lives on! Just when I was ready to give up after thirty-five years of "growing" Whimsiquills, our children intervened. They built ramps to make it easier for us to get in and out, installed a stair lift to lessen the odds of me taking a header going down for inventory.Then our son Stephen stepped up and asked if he could help by warehousing the inventory and handling the orders and shipping. Stephen does some beautiful woodworking and said he would handle Whimsiquills in between his woodworking projects. So all of our inventory has been moved to Massachusetts. I am really happy that we can keep the business in the family; we have such a special relationship with our customers and I know that will continue now that Stephen is involved.<br />
<br />
So to explain how this works, you can order on the web site just like always; our shipping times are pretty much the same. Orders that come in before noon generally go out the same day. If the order weighs less than one pound we will ship it first class unless you request Priority. We have built the inventory up and added Quilled Creations shades packs, their new color blends and of course we have always carried all of their tools and kits. So now we have Lake City, Paplin, J&J specialty papers, and Quilled Creations all in one place. I am still here to answer questions and can be reached by phone 1 877 488 0894 or email Whimsiquills@cox.net. I don't generally work weekends any more but do check on messages and emails. If I don't answer the phone during business hours 9-5. Monday-Friday I am probably at physical therapy or the doctors, but I promise I will get back to you. If you have questions or concerns, please feel free to contact us.<br />
<br />
<div class="MsoNormal">
<a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="_MailAutoSig">Pat & Stephen Caputo</a><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast; mso-no-proof: yes;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<a href="http://www.whimsiquills.com/"><span style="color: blue; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast; mso-no-proof: yes;">www.Whimsiquills.com</span></a><o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<a href="mailto:Whimsiquills@cox.net"><span style="color: blue; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast; mso-no-proof: yes;">Whimsiquills@cox.net</span></a><o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Phone 1 877.488.0894<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Blog <a href="http://www.quillingwithwhimsiquills.blogspot.com/"><span style="color: blue; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast; mso-no-proof: yes;">www.quillingwithwhimsiquills.blogspot.com</span></a><o:p></o:p></div>
<br />
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17609871421284581101noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2149780025090144656.post-8362627528851541402015-11-23T12:40:00.001-08:002015-11-23T12:40:43.461-08:00Maude White's Paper ArtFor those of us who love to work and play with paper; here is a special treat. One of my quilling. friends (Marianne Fassett) sent me a link to this web site. <a href="http://bravebirdpaperart.com/">http://bravebirdpaperart.com/</a> the artist's name is Maude White. She doesn't quill but what she does is outstanding. She hand cuts her designs using a surgical knife; I thought quilling was time consuming! Be sure to visit her web site; some of her work will blow you away. In the meantime here are just a few of my favorites.<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://static1.squarespace.com/static/517ada07e4b0743cbe9fb95b/55e1955de4b0d3fc613818e3/55e196a3e4b06231499fda95/1440847524079/Remember+and+Forgive.jpg?format=750w" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://static1.squarespace.com/static/517ada07e4b0743cbe9fb95b/55e1955de4b0d3fc613818e3/55e196a3e4b06231499fda95/1440847524079/Remember+and+Forgive.jpg?format=750w" height="320" width="320" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://static1.squarespace.com/static/517ada07e4b0743cbe9fb95b/5411cd1ae4b016c5a0d5060a/5473db58e4b02180f173249f/1416878937357/Maxfield+Dragon.jpg?format=750w" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://static1.squarespace.com/static/517ada07e4b0743cbe9fb95b/5411cd1ae4b016c5a0d5060a/5473db58e4b02180f173249f/1416878937357/Maxfield+Dragon.jpg?format=750w" height="320" width="320" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://static1.squarespace.com/static/517ada07e4b0743cbe9fb95b/55e1955de4b0d3fc613818e3/55e196cfe4b06231499fdadb/1440847569640/Ease.JPG?format=750w" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://static1.squarespace.com/static/517ada07e4b0743cbe9fb95b/55e1955de4b0d3fc613818e3/55e196cfe4b06231499fdadb/1440847569640/Ease.JPG?format=750w" height="320" width="320" /></a></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17609871421284581101noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2149780025090144656.post-83682676495186117232015-11-04T11:37:00.000-08:002015-11-04T11:37:19.191-08:00It just keeps growing and growing . . .<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-TVCPuue_e8M/VjpRR9SRZWI/AAAAAAAAA-w/rPB0XnAK734/s1600/DSC06552.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="133" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-TVCPuue_e8M/VjpRR9SRZWI/AAAAAAAAA-w/rPB0XnAK734/s200/DSC06552.JPG" width="200" /></a></div>
We are very excited here at Whimsiquills; these are pictures of our new distribution center which is run by our son, Stephen, in Massachsetts. When we first started selling quilling supplies we sold only Lake City papers with the encouragement of <a href="http://quillingwithwhimsiquills.blogspot.com/2009/05/quilling-with-malinda-johnston.html">Malinda</a> <a href="http://quillingwithwhimsiquills.blogspot.com/2009/05/about-me-part-2-story-of-whimsiquills.html">Johnston</a> (You can read the long version of our story by clicking on the two links.) My "inventory" at that time fit on backs of two doors. but then we started to grow. Our inventory spilled over into and finally took over the basement of our home. We expanded inventory to include kits and tools from Quilled Creations, Lake City ad of course the kits I designed for our friends over at Paplin Products. We were bursting at the seams. A few weeks ago our son Stephen came up with the brilliant idea of warehousing the inventory. He has taken over the fullfilment and shipping of the orders leaving me to do the less physical side of the business; the blog, web site etc. Thank goodness, because four days after the move I fell and broke my collarbone and am looking at a lenthly rehab. But here are the pictures of Whimsiquills new digs! <a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Ekp9XYA_pk0/VjpRR1_a3qI/AAAAAAAAA-o/hBESqv4i8Yo/s1600/DSC06553.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; display: inline !important; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="212" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Ekp9XYA_pk0/VjpRR1_a3qI/AAAAAAAAA-o/hBESqv4i8Yo/s320/DSC06553.JPG" width="320" /></a><br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-_AEd9vUM-2A/VjpRR5lQJ0I/AAAAAAAAA-s/cpp9XA_4aRM/s1600/DSC06554.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="212" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-_AEd9vUM-2A/VjpRR5lQJ0I/AAAAAAAAA-s/cpp9XA_4aRM/s320/DSC06554.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3i-AnG-4WUk/VjpRUlq0NKI/AAAAAAAAA_A/o7BQJXcoxsc/s1600/DSC06555.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3i-AnG-4WUk/VjpRUlq0NKI/AAAAAAAAA_A/o7BQJXcoxsc/s320/DSC06555.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/--wyg_YKFIdY/VjpRUjuUL6I/AAAAAAAAA_E/Sn6W5_qcMv8/s1600/DSC06556.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/--wyg_YKFIdY/VjpRUjuUL6I/AAAAAAAAA_E/Sn6W5_qcMv8/s320/DSC06556.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-syKDAG4twAA/VjpRU4pZW4I/AAAAAAAAA_I/0JOhg75Bqg8/s1600/DSC06557.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-syKDAG4twAA/VjpRU4pZW4I/AAAAAAAAA_I/0JOhg75Bqg8/s320/DSC06557.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-dn_jIBmq9qs/VjpRWGFeTXI/AAAAAAAAA_Y/clpCKDSwOlc/s1600/DSC06558.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-dn_jIBmq9qs/VjpRWGFeTXI/AAAAAAAAA_Y/clpCKDSwOlc/s320/DSC06558.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>
<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17609871421284581101noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2149780025090144656.post-16895298966634983502015-09-17T10:19:00.000-07:002015-09-17T10:27:56.201-07:00The times-they are a changing!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-thJm4MQhTAs/Vfr3B793Q1I/AAAAAAAAA-A/WRopK62xCNc/s1600/teacup%255B2%255D%2Bgoogle.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-thJm4MQhTAs/Vfr3B793Q1I/AAAAAAAAA-A/WRopK62xCNc/s320/teacup%255B2%255D%2Bgoogle.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
It's been a long time since I've posted anything . . . I am going through a lot of changes in my life, some by chance and some by choice. As I approach my 72nd birthday I am learning (see you can still learn at that age!) that sometimes you just have to "go with the flow". Since my hands will only allow me to quill for a few minutes at a time, I can no longer do custom orders but I still should be able to do some fun small things-so that's what I am going to do. I have to limit the hours I can work so I will move my inventory to a distribution center, probably next month, so orders for quilling supplies can continue to go out in a timely fashion. They will just be shipped from a different location. I will still be available for questions etc; none of our policies will change. We will continue with our VIP rewards program and hopefully I will be able to devote more time to the web site and the blog. I look forward to continue working with all of my quilling friends.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17609871421284581101noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2149780025090144656.post-81779292846894279412015-05-08T15:03:00.001-07:002015-05-08T15:03:47.035-07:00Back at last<div class="MsoNormal">
It has been such a long time since I posted here; not
because I had nothing to say but because there was so little time to say it. I
love the new web site <a href="http://www.whimsiquills.com/">www.Whimsiquills.com</a>
but it has taken so long to get everything done-on top of that I had to change
computer systems-then go to a laptop so I wouldn’t spend so much time running
up and down the stairs and on and on . . . <o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-13Zz8Ulu9Mo/VU0xdy1spqI/AAAAAAAAA8w/dW-skUtc40o/s1600/cardinals.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="285" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-13Zz8Ulu9Mo/VU0xdy1spqI/AAAAAAAAA8w/dW-skUtc40o/s320/cardinals.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<br />
<div class="MsoNormal">
But what I have to share with you today is not about me, but
about a new quilling friend I have met through Whimsiquills. Her name is Jan
Howard and she lives in Canada; the only reason I actually got to “talk” to her
was because she was having some difficulty with the web site. Well, as is often
the case we became quilling friends and chat each time she places an order. We
talk about quilling, how hard it is to find frames, and since she often hears
them in the background we end up talking about my dogs. My three little guys
and what is turning out to be my forever foster <a href="http://whimsiquillsfurryfosters.blogspot.com/search?updated-max=2013-12-02T12:13:00-08:00&max-results=7">Shylo</a>. She called one day to
ask whether I sprayed my work and we had the <a href="http://quillingwithwhimsiquills.blogspot.com/2008/08/glues-fixatives-part-2.html" target="_blank">“spray or not to spray”</a>conversation. At any rate she told me she had done a piece with cardinals in it
and I told her I watch them out the studio window and asked if she would send
me a picture of her piece. It is just lovely! She gave me permission to share
it with you all and said she was jealous because she didn’t get to watch
cardinals she could only quill them.<o:p></o:p></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17609871421284581101noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2149780025090144656.post-65694969727543908912014-09-09T11:47:00.002-07:002014-09-09T11:53:40.170-07:00New Web Site<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-JVoFydb0yWY/VA9MlIYTO0I/AAAAAAAAA7o/mmVZrsN8T20/s1600/Picture%2B002.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-JVoFydb0yWY/VA9MlIYTO0I/AAAAAAAAA7o/mmVZrsN8T20/s1600/Picture%2B002.jpg" height="320" width="285" /></a>Many of you who know me through the web site <a href="http://whimsiquills.com/">Whimsiquills.com</a> or this blog have probably learned that I have had to move/change my web site. This wasn't something I ever planned to do but the decision was made for me when I learned that the platform that was hosting the site was closing down. WOW! That was a shocker! So after many, many hours of work and no small amount of frustration I finally have the new web site up and running. I tried to make it look like the old site so people wouldn't get "lost" and I actually like some features of the new site better than the old. But there are always little "glitches".<br />
<br />
I have linked the new site to this blog but will have to go through ALL of the posts and change the links within those posts to link to the new site. UGH!!! I will get it done . . . but please be patient with me. If you are reading one of the older posts and come across a broken link, please let me know so I can fix it. I will eventually get them all updated but it will take some time. Thanks for understanding.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17609871421284581101noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2149780025090144656.post-25303948425375325892014-05-21T08:54:00.000-07:002014-05-21T09:51:24.238-07:00Border Buddies<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://www.quilledcreations.com/eshop/products/321-Border-Buddy-Small.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://www.quilledcreations.com/eshop/products/321-Border-Buddy-Small.jpg" /></a></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Quilled Creations has come out with a new set of tools
called Border Buddies. There are three different shapes: a circle, a square,
and a triangle. When I learned to quill back in the 70's my "teachers" were Betty
Christy and Doris Tracey. Their book <u>Quilling Paper Art for Everyone</u> is
still one of my favorites. They called these empty shapes “collars” or “frames”.
Jane Jenkins in <st1:country-region w:st="on">England</st1:country-region>
refers to them as “ring coils”. Whatever you call them, it is fairly simple concept; wrap your strip around
whatever you are using for a template several times. Glue the end down and
pinch it into whatever shape you want. If you want a heavier look, wrap the strip multiple times and of course less for a lighter look. You can then quill inside the shapes or around the outside of the shape or both! The border buddies already have three
shapes and a whole range of sizes for each shape so you don't have to go looking for pens, bottles etc. to wrap your strips around. Below is a picture of the smallest and largest shape mad with the Border Buddies. I don't use ring coils too often, mostly for leaves and flower petals, but these tools can be used to make geometric shapes as well. Ring coils are well suited to two tone papers because they are so open that both colors can be seen.<br />
Since the strip is wrapped around the shape multiple times edged papers show up really well. Of course the round ring coils/collars/frames can be shaped into teardrops or marquise shapes and the square makes a great diamond shape. Have fun with them quill inside them or around the outside of them or both!<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-O-uiQpgIt9k/U3zLG4fu3wI/AAAAAAAAA5w/xoRm_hRERTQ/s1600/size+sample.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-O-uiQpgIt9k/U3zLG4fu3wI/AAAAAAAAA5w/xoRm_hRERTQ/s1600/size+sample.jpg" height="129" width="200" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-l162_pFg5qA/U3zLGyehGMI/AAAAAAAAA58/KtDt9oxyKmg/s1600/samples.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-l162_pFg5qA/U3zLGyehGMI/AAAAAAAAA58/KtDt9oxyKmg/s1600/samples.jpg" height="221" width="320" /></a></div>
Here is a link to a Youtube video <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qU8HCtENYIQ">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qU8HCtENYIQ</a></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17609871421284581101noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2149780025090144656.post-59737810490948766482014-02-15T14:32:00.003-08:002014-02-15T14:32:50.303-08:00A walk down memory lane!I had a very nice "phone visit" with Marlene Bartels this afternoon. Those of you who are more "seasoned" quillers may remember her company Quill It which she started in the 1970's and ran for 25 years. Marlene was good friends with Malinda Johnston (Lake City Crafts) and Betty Christy (Tree Toys). She called to let me know that Betty had recently passed away. It is especially sad for me since I've known and been inspired by these ladies for many years. They all attended the early conferences/meetings we had before we formed the North American Quilling Guild. We chatted and caught up on mutual friends/quillers for a while and then she told me that she had received a couple of very pretty quilled cards for her birthday and Christmas. These cards were made in Viet Nam! She pulled one out and gave me a web site which I thought I would share with you. There is a video which shows these cards being made and it looks like they are being marketed out of Framingham, MA. Go figure! <a href="http://www.quillingcard.com/">http://www.quillingcard.com/</a><br />
<br />
Marlene and I talked about how much has changed since the 70's. She remembered how excited she was when the wider strips came out and how so many of the smaller quilling businesses from that era are gone now. She told me how excited she was when she had her first customer from overseas and about a collection of quilled figures she had from a customer who was in a maximum security prison. I told her about the quilling "dies", pearlized and metallic papers and how many companies are now selling quilling supplies. We talked about the internet and the role it plays in bringing artists together from around the world. I am so impressed when I see all of the fabulous quilling art that is being created all over the world. When I think back to when I started quilling (1975) and wrote a newsletter which I sent out to 13 other American quillers it seems like a lifetime ago. I've met so many wonderful people over the years thanks to quilling.<br />
<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17609871421284581101noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2149780025090144656.post-59294292587552333042014-02-15T13:06:00.000-08:002014-02-15T13:06:51.317-08:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-AyyGdUg3HDk/Uv_PQBU495I/AAAAAAAAA30/M6akx_btXJ4/s1600/DSC00283.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-AyyGdUg3HDk/Uv_PQBU495I/AAAAAAAAA30/M6akx_btXJ4/s1600/DSC00283.JPG" height="320" width="279" /></a></div>
This is a box my son, Stephen, made for me with a recessed top. This is one of the first ones he made, so I decided to dress it up a little and send it back to him. I used a two toned paper for the quilling: it was a little tricky trying to get the spacing even. It was a different style for me since I usually quilled flowers but I didn't want anything "frilly or fussy" I used 3" strips for the open coils and and placed them dry on the top to determine how many I needed. It was definitely trial and error since I manage to pop them right out of the recess several times. When I was finally ready to glue the coils down I just dipped the actual coil into a tiny bit of glue so it wouldn't show on the wood. I did have to do some trimming where the ends met in the center and then I covered the center with a tight roll of gilded ivory. I then wrapped the roll in the blue so it would match the rest of the quilling. The picture doesn't really show the effect of the two tone paper. It is really kind of neat!<br />
<br />
You can see some of the other pieces he has made on his web site <a href="http://www.wolfwoodstudio.com/">http://www.wolfwoodstudio.com/</a> . He does all kinds of neat things like goblets,shot glasses, even a baby rattle. He also restrung one of my wind chimes and replaced the clapper with beautiful wood rings. Another artist in the family!<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://wolfwoodstudio.files.wordpress.com/2013/12/dsc04850.jpg?w=101&h=300" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://wolfwoodstudio.files.wordpress.com/2013/12/dsc04850.jpg?w=101&h=300" /></a></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17609871421284581101noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2149780025090144656.post-45364242293118572082014-01-27T15:37:00.004-08:002014-01-27T15:37:53.304-08:00Valentine Heart<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-253MwjYykD8/UubqXbhca_I/AAAAAAAAA2o/JdfAQvbnuNU/s1600/Val2014.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-253MwjYykD8/UubqXbhca_I/AAAAAAAAA2o/JdfAQvbnuNU/s1600/Val2014.jpg" height="320" width="237" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="MsoNormal">
Here is a filigree heart for a Valentines Day or anniversary
card or "just because I like hearts" card. This one is a little tricky because
there are so many open scrolls so I would suggest assembling it right on
whatever backing you plan to use. It’s much easier applying glue to those scrolls
one at a time rather than trying to move and glue the whole design. I used a
deep red back ground and didn’t put the dome on for the picture so you can see
the scrolls clearly. After I finished the design I realized I should have
scanned it in progress, so I recreated the steps to make the instructions a
little clearer.</div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
View 1-I started with a 7” strip which I folded in half, the fold
is the bottom point of the heart. I gently curled the strip with my fingers and
then glued the ends of the strip together to form the rounded part of the
heart. Then I held it with my tweezers while I applied just a tiny bit of glue
to the edges and placed it on the back ground.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-6jX1vg1fEVU/UubqXEV0ZOI/AAAAAAAAA2w/oSTjc9PriHE/s1600/val2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-6jX1vg1fEVU/UubqXEV0ZOI/AAAAAAAAA2w/oSTjc9PriHE/s1600/val2.jpg" height="200" width="165" /></a></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
You will need nine 2” tight rolls which you can make ahead
along with one 3” marquise, two 3” marquises, and two 2” teardrops. Glue the
first tight roll at the “v” of the heart as shown.</div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Fold another 7” strip in half and curl the ends to make an
open heart scroll. Glue the heart with the point at the tight roll and spread
the arms to reach the sides of the original heart. (You may have to play with
the heart a little to get it in place.)</div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Make a 4” open V-scroll and wrap it around the 4” marquise. Glue
it into the point of the open heart as shown in view 1.</div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<span style="font-size: 11pt;">Make another 4” open V-scroll and wrap it around one
of the 3” marquises and glue it into the bottom point of the heart, then glue
the last 3” marquise in between the two open V’s as shown.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-m9TM0KjWUxw/UubqXdXrliI/AAAAAAAAA24/Ty6TY8vrhUo/s1600/val3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-m9TM0KjWUxw/UubqXdXrliI/AAAAAAAAA24/Ty6TY8vrhUo/s1600/val3.jpg" height="123" width="200" /></a>Make two uneven 4” open hearts as shown in View 2 and glue
them in place. Then add two 2” open scrolls to each side as shown. Add the Last
two 2" open scrolls, the 2" teardrops, and the tight circles as shown. You may need to make some
adjustments to accommodate tighter or looser coils. Have fun with it!</div>
<span style="font-size: 11pt;"></span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17609871421284581101noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2149780025090144656.post-17594124117441380082014-01-14T15:15:00.001-08:002014-01-14T15:15:48.725-08:00Alternative uses for quilling strips<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-lI052LUZpnE/UtXClKXgw6I/AAAAAAAAA18/h93W7b0mh_0/s1600/scan.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-lI052LUZpnE/UtXClKXgw6I/AAAAAAAAA18/h93W7b0mh_0/s320/scan.jpg" width="242" /></a></div>
Quite a while back, I made this handout to illustrate different ways quilling strips could be used. We even carried Fiskars border punches for a while; although we are discontinuing them to make room for other inventory. I like using the punches or decorative edge scissors to create interesting borders for cards etc. I also use them to border the edges of my photograph albums/scrap books. I know some quillers like using the wider strips (especially the metallics and pearls) to make German stars. I have never quite gotten the hang of making them. I have had two different quillers sit down with me to teach me how to make them. I am fine until I go home and try it on my own; I get halfway through and then I get stuck! Oh well . . .<br />
<br />
This week I found yet another use for my quilling strips. My 8 month old Shih Tzu puppy (Mandy) has discovered quilling! I just had to share her "work" I guess it is really more like "play".<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-QP37McfsRfM/UtXCX5rOjGI/AAAAAAAAA1w/Lp8LdaFOdmo/s1600/DSC00243.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-QP37McfsRfM/UtXCX5rOjGI/AAAAAAAAA1w/Lp8LdaFOdmo/s320/DSC00243.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Yw0WC1vTktc/UtXCXZh_xAI/AAAAAAAAA1o/-hUX2tJWxxk/s1600/DSC00244.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Yw0WC1vTktc/UtXCXZh_xAI/AAAAAAAAA1o/-hUX2tJWxxk/s320/DSC00244.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-hFDCnZIwaCA/UtXCXuaGkCI/AAAAAAAAA1s/Wh7DB3pM8sw/s1600/DSC00245.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-hFDCnZIwaCA/UtXCXuaGkCI/AAAAAAAAA1s/Wh7DB3pM8sw/s320/DSC00245.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>
<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17609871421284581101noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2149780025090144656.post-48734745265803353692013-11-17T15:51:00.001-08:002013-11-17T15:51:21.615-08:00Sadly, There is more to life than quilling<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-sSFev11qEpw/UolSZtNejZI/AAAAAAAAAxU/-rZ0J2u8nT8/s1600/scan0015.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-sSFev11qEpw/UolSZtNejZI/AAAAAAAAAxU/-rZ0J2u8nT8/s320/scan0015.jpg" width="262" /></a></div>
I’m sure many of you are disappointed with the lack of
activity on this blog. I have been going through a period of adjustment since I
am no longer able to do much quilling. Gone are the days when I could quill for
hours at a time; it was always so relaxing.
Now my hands and neck complain after just a few minutes. I have been
turning away custom work for several months now and it has taken me a while to
get past my disappointment. However I still have Whimsiquills which keeps me in
touch with other quillers and I am able to do some small projects like those
pictured here.<br />
<br />
<div class="MsoNormal">
<i>Now that I have a little free time, I have been spending it
with my two dogs, my new puppy (there is no better cure for depression than a
little puppy), and a two year old Shih Tzu I am fostering trying to get him
ready for a “forever” home. I am writing about this experience in <a href="http://whimsiquillsfurryfosters.blogspot.com/">Furry Fosters</a>.
If you are a dog lover, you might enjoy taking a peek at little Shylo’s
progress.</i></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-TSnT3hlW9qE/UolSePN33OI/AAAAAAAAAxc/vPudTmjsDh4/s1600/scan0017.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-TSnT3hlW9qE/UolSePN33OI/AAAAAAAAAxc/vPudTmjsDh4/s320/scan0017.jpg" width="228" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="MsoNormal">
Last week we brought in Alli Bartkowski’s DVD <a href="http://www.whimsiquills.com/servlet/the-2250/DVD-Quilling-Made-Easy/Detail">Quilling Made Easy(QC550)</a> so I sat down and watched it. I have always said anytime quillers get
together they will learn something new. Alli demonstrated a technique called
the “beehive”. I had never tried it but thought it looked like it would be a
good way of filling in areas and keeping it open and lacy looking. So I tried
it and here are the results. I did the
Christmas tree using crimped paper just to see what it would look like. The Poinsettia
I made with uncrimped papers. I created the petals using ring coils (wrapping
the paper around a ¾" dowel four times) and then used the beehive technique to
fill the petals in. I really like the look. The leaves are limple alternate side looping, and the center is a 6" strip of 1/4" paper fringed. I am fringing using a <a href="http://www.whimsiquills.com/servlet/the-2062/QCT184-Fringed-Mums-Die/Detail">fringing die (QCT184)</a> these days since my hand tires very quickly using my fringer. I did the poinsettia in one of our domed cards which means I can mail it with no special packaging at the first class rate. I really love these cards. They come with a <a href="http://www.whimsiquills.com/servlet/the-2204/Round-domed-greeting-card/Detail">round </a>or <a href="http://www.whimsiquills.com/servlet/the-2175/Oval-domed-greeting-card/Detail">oval </a>dome.Alli mentioned in the DVD that this
technique was used in antique quilling and shows a 17<sup>th</sup> Century
reliquary and has recently been named the beehive technique. There are many
tutorials on YouTube if you are interested. Just search for “quilling beehive technique”. The
technique is also describe in <a href="http://www.whimsiquills.com/servlet/the-2249/Creative-Paper-Quilling-B70105/Detail">Creative Paper Quilling (B70105)</a> a new book put
out by Annie's Paper Crafts . The book has projects designed by many different
quillers.</div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17609871421284581101noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2149780025090144656.post-40052202764730098482013-05-21T08:37:00.000-07:002013-05-21T08:37:57.184-07:00<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-6zkCqgP1otw/UZuTKXo3BuI/AAAAAAAAAsk/qVTfF6Y9_Rw/s1600/Bethany.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="196" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-6zkCqgP1otw/UZuTKXo3BuI/AAAAAAAAAsk/qVTfF6Y9_Rw/s200/Bethany.jpg" width="200" /></a><br />
<div class="MsoNormal">
I have been quilling around wedding invitations for years.
It’s always interesting to see what will come in the mail or through the door.
When my best friend’s daughter was getting married last year, of course I
wanted to do something special. When I saw the invitation I was stumped. It was
a large 7” square embossed with a large
& and the text took up a couple of inches in the upper right hand corner.
Typically, when I get something unusual or challenging, I just let it sit a
while and keep going back and looking at it until an idea comes to me. I knew
this was going to be a black and white wedding so that was a start. I wanted it to be dramatic but still keep the "flavor" of the invitation. Here is the final result (minus the frame). The bride loved it!</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/--yC8OW0xDBg/UZuTCz8lHNI/AAAAAAAAAsc/q6pgR5WuBoM/s1600/bethany.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/--yC8OW0xDBg/UZuTCz8lHNI/AAAAAAAAAsc/q6pgR5WuBoM/s200/bethany.jpg" width="187" /></a></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17609871421284581101noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2149780025090144656.post-33677179122547514162013-02-14T09:05:00.001-08:002013-02-14T09:06:00.573-08:00Domed cards for Quilling<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-reBkFiP-jNw/UR0ZFhkr8YI/AAAAAAAAAr8/yuanMTgM52Q/s1600/red+domed+card.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="216" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-reBkFiP-jNw/UR0ZFhkr8YI/AAAAAAAAAr8/yuanMTgM52Q/s320/red+domed+card.jpg" uea="true" width="320" /></a></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">
These domed cards are my new favorites. They are actually a tri-fold card so all of the mechanics of placing a back ground, quilling, and the dome are well concealed. They also travel through the mail really well with no extra packaging at the first class rate of US $.46. I decided to use a two inch border punch on the top and bottom of the face of the card to dress it up a little. I backed the punched area with a ½” wide strip of quilling paper. I cut a colored piece of accessory paper slightly larger than the outside dimensions of the dome and marked the center of the paper to center my design. I didn’t fasten the dome to the card right away so I could occasionally lay it over the design as I worked. (I wasn’t sure how close to the edge of the dome I could get or how “deep” the quilling could be.) I was pleasantly surprised that my roses, which I make using 3/8” strips fit under the dome beautifully. Once I worked out my design, I taped the dome inside the opening and then centered my design inside the dome and taped it in place. Then I used a double-sided tape to close the third panel over my efforts. I did find it a little tricky figuring out where the design should be placed so it was right side up when the card opened. I also noticed that the two end panels are very slightly different in size as one is meant to cover your work and the other is meant for the greeting. These come three to a package (with envelopes) for $5.50; the item number is <a href="http://www.whimsiquills.com/servlet/the-2175/Domed-greeting-card-blank/Detail">ECSK417021</a> if you would like to try them. I would love to hear what you think of them.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Uh3Ezc4R2hA/UR0ZIrN-3wI/AAAAAAAAAsE/Lt9_oi1GjFc/s1600/purple+domed+card.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Uh3Ezc4R2hA/UR0ZIrN-3wI/AAAAAAAAAsE/Lt9_oi1GjFc/s320/purple+domed+card.jpg" uea="true" width="220" /></a></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">
<br /></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17609871421284581101noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2149780025090144656.post-49548408875869448282013-02-08T12:20:00.001-08:002013-02-08T12:20:20.614-08:00Vintage Quilling Books<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-1-F2X6J_xiM/URVc1gk6eQI/AAAAAAAAArE/n0OJJdGQeCU/s1600/book1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; cssfloat: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" jea="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-1-F2X6J_xiM/URVc1gk6eQI/AAAAAAAAArE/n0OJJdGQeCU/s200/book1.jpg" width="155" /></a><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-mkcYky4ZBxI/URVc5nCzwPI/AAAAAAAAArM/XT9ozmLzVAw/s1600/book2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; cssfloat: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" jea="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-mkcYky4ZBxI/URVc5nCzwPI/AAAAAAAAArM/XT9ozmLzVAw/s200/book2.jpg" width="156" /></a>Over the last 35+ years, it has been my privilege to meet and get to know some of the quillers who were responsible for the resurgence of quilling here in the United States in the 1970’s. I’ve had the pleasure of meeting Betty Christy (author of Quilling Paper Art for Everyone published in 1974), Marlene Bartels (owner of Quill It), and I still stay in touch with Malinda Johnston (founder of Lake City Crafts). Recently, I have been visiting (over the phone) with Gini Antoine. Now in her 80”s, Gini “discovered” quilling in the 1960’s. At the time she was giving painting lessons and very active in the world of arts and crafts traveling around the country teaching and demonstrating at the national hobby industry shows.</div>
<br />
She visited a friend who showed her a piece of antique quilling. She was fascinated and like so many of us, she got hooked. She formed a company which she called Priceless Pastimes and starting selling kits and strips and adding color to her work. She published two books <a href="http://www.whimsiquills.com/servlet/the-2176/Heirloom-Treasures-Quilling-Book/Detail">Heirloom Treasures Quilling Book I</a> which includes patterns for a wreath, Christmas tree, a Spanish fan, "crystal" snowflake, cross and a peacock among others. <a href="http://www.whimsiquills.com/servlet/the-2178/Heirloom-Treasures-Quilling-Book/Detail">Heirloom Treasures Quilling Book II</a> includes designs for wheat, mushrooms, an Owl, snowflakes, cross and some very pretty borders.<br />
<br />
She was the quiller who Betty Christy to quill and is credited with naming the different shapes. In her book Quilling Paper Art for Everyone Betty Christy said “More than ten years ago, Gini Antoine of Independence, Missouri, pioneered a delicate lacy form of paper filigree. She began the custom of naming the various coils when she first researched and introduced what she called a “lost art.”<br />
<br />
I have had several delightful conversations with Gini and learned that she still had some of the books she had written. These are vintage books published in 1970 and 1972. My two favorite designs are a lacy Victorian Christmas tree, and a rather intricate Valentine border design. There are also several pretty snowflake designs. For those of you who are collectors of “all things quilling” I have put them up on the web site.<br />
<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">
<br /></div>
<br />
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17609871421284581101noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2149780025090144656.post-7166917285627652212013-01-31T10:35:00.001-08:002013-01-31T10:35:42.374-08:00Valentine<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">
<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/--eMhAxYDGkY/UQqy5PBCJ_I/AAAAAAAAAqQ/0kzXwPPnw7g/s1600/advanced+sampler.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; cssfloat: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" ea="true" height="320" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/--eMhAxYDGkY/UQqy5PBCJ_I/AAAAAAAAAqQ/0kzXwPPnw7g/s320/advanced+sampler.jpg" width="242" /></a>At the beginning of the New Year I usually spend some time trying to reorganize my quilling studio. Sometimes I am surprised by some of the things I find. Since I haven’t been able to do much quilling, I’ve spent a little more time straightening up. I found this sampler I used to bring to my advanced quilling classes back when I was teaching. It shows bandaging, wheatears, alternate side looping, and braiding. Sometimes I think that because I’ve been quilling for so many years I kind of get in a rut using the same techniques over and over.</div>
<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">
<br /></div>
<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">
I am very slowly getting back to quilling, the acupuncture seems to be helping. So I decided to play a little and made this little Valentine card. I cut out a heart shape of light pink paper and then used the bandaging technique to outline the heart. (For those of you who may not be familiar with that technique, I stacked six strips of pale pink and then “wrapped” a darker pink strip around the stack) and outlined the heart.(it is easier to see on the sample since I used a contrasting color for the wrap.) I used 6” strips and made 11 tight rolls and 10 uneven S scrolls. I started at the bottom of the heart placing a tight roll at the outside point off the heart and then started alternating the S scrolls with the tight rolls adjusting as I went. (When I make this kind of border, I don’t start gluing until I get the spacing worked out) I put an open V scroll at the top of the heart and added a 12” tight roll in the center of the V.</div>
<br />
<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">
The design in the center of the heart started with a 12”sculptured roll in the center; then I added a 6”open heart scroll inside of a 6” open V scroll at the top and bottom of the sculptured roll. I then added the four 6” teardrops. </div>
<div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-uyqwKdb3wYk/UQqzAbBmIDI/AAAAAAAAAqg/fZHg-3i-NaM/s1600/scan0003.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" ea="true" height="257" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-uyqwKdb3wYk/UQqzAbBmIDI/AAAAAAAAAqg/fZHg-3i-NaM/s320/scan0003.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17609871421284581101noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2149780025090144656.post-3602909361353130612012-12-12T15:19:00.000-08:002015-06-02T09:49:42.380-07:00Penguin on Skates<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-kTdMUGp1Cgg/UMkQu3CaPbI/AAAAAAAAAp8/nT0dLPS6JEY/s1600/penguin.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img bea="true" border="0" height="320" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-kTdMUGp1Cgg/UMkQu3CaPbI/AAAAAAAAAp8/nT0dLPS6JEY/s320/penguin.jpg" width="311" /></a></div>
Happy Holidays! I went for my first acupuncture treatment last week-no miracles yet, but maybe a little improvement. I’m still not quilling, but I thought I would share this little guy. I put him on my Christmas cards last year, he is surprisingly simple to make. Here are the directions:<br />
<br />
Penguin on skates<br />
<br />
1 White tight coil (48”) wrapped in black for body<br />
4 Black crescents (3”) for back of penguin<br />
1 White tight coil (24”) wrapped in black for head<br />
2 Yellow crescents (2”) for feet<br />
2 Green (.5”) curled at one end for skates<br />
1 Red bunny ear (3”) for hat<br />
1 Green strip (1”) fringed for pom on hat<br />
1 Yellow tiny strip folded for beak<br />
<br />
Arrange as shown<br />
<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17609871421284581101noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2149780025090144656.post-1172556814124213422012-12-01T11:44:00.001-08:002012-12-01T11:44:49.170-08:00Flower PotI haven’t been doing much quilling lately. I’ve been having “issues” with my neck, shoulder, and arm; partially due to an accident I was involved in over the summer and I think the hand is starting to wear out. Next week I am going to try acupuncture; I’m keeping my fingers (on the other hand) crossed. But when I got some new papers in I decided to play a little. We finally got a terracotta color in which made me decide to do a little flower pot treasure box. The flowers on the top are all done with our new translucent vellum strips. I found them easy to work with and love the colors. I did have a little trouble fringing them; I think they are probably too smooth for the fringer to grab them and feed them through. What I did to solve that challenge was put a regular strip of quilling paper on top of the vellum strip and feed them both through at the same time . . . perfect!<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-FzFue1_4pE0/ULpd1YQb3lI/AAAAAAAAAps/Eq2ma5nYANs/s1600/DSC01164.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-FzFue1_4pE0/ULpd1YQb3lI/AAAAAAAAAps/Eq2ma5nYANs/s320/DSC01164.JPG" tea="true" width="320" /></a></div>
For those of you who might want to try this, I used 15 strips of terracotta to make the flower pot. It measures about 1 1/2" across the top so it is big enough to old a small treaure. It did take several tries before I got the shape I wanted, but since I fed the strips in (rather than gluing them to one another), it was easy to start over. I coated the inside with glue and put it aside. Since I wanted the flowers to look like they were “in” the flower pot, I made the top a little smaller than the bottom so it would fit into the flower pot. I was a little surprised that it took 20 strips of the kiwi vellum to make a smaller top. I mounded the top slightly and coated the inside with glue. Then I just played and made some flowers using 3” translucent strips, I really like the colors!<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_KS-CfsNO_s/ULpdvyCfaUI/AAAAAAAAApk/gfZllBrSNIo/s1600/DSC01161.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_KS-CfsNO_s/ULpdvyCfaUI/AAAAAAAAApk/gfZllBrSNIo/s320/DSC01161.JPG" tea="true" width="320" /></a></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17609871421284581101noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2149780025090144656.post-54237441292727709952012-11-16T08:38:00.000-08:002012-11-16T08:38:02.552-08:00Graduated & Dark Center Strips<div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;">
<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-K1FQXqCPYCA/UKVycltut3I/AAAAAAAAAoc/EBsfVFUZ3YI/s1600/grad1pink.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; cssfloat: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"></a>Last week a quiller emailed me and suggested that I post some examples of uses for the graduated and dark center quilling strips. Hence this post. Today, I am talking about graduated and dark center papers. These papers are actually printed, allowing for the gradual color change of color. These strips are only 12” long and come in a variety of colors. The English graduated and dark center strips as well as Quilled Creations come in fairly bright colors. The Paplin strips are geared to match their regular colors, they call their strips graduated but they are actually dark center strips. Which strips you use, depends on your style of quilling and how long a strip you usually use.</div>
<div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-K1FQXqCPYCA/UKVycltut3I/AAAAAAAAAoc/EBsfVFUZ3YI/s1600/grad1pink.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="119" rea="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-K1FQXqCPYCA/UKVycltut3I/AAAAAAAAAoc/EBsfVFUZ3YI/s200/grad1pink.jpg" width="200" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;">
In example #1, I cut a 12” dark center strip in half and made 6” teardrops. In one flower, I started rolling from the light end of the strip and I started from the dark end of the strip for the second. Two different looks, and certainly easier than “wrapping” the teardrop in a lighter or darker color.</div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-VEfLMVZIR6c/UKVyfdVd-wI/AAAAAAAAAok/GV-2TPO_rG0/s1600/grad2yellow.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="154" rea="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-VEfLMVZIR6c/UKVyfdVd-wI/AAAAAAAAAok/GV-2TPO_rG0/s200/grad2yellow.jpg" width="200" /></a></div>
<br />In example #2, I crimped and then rolled a full 12” strip for the center. I alternated 6” strips cut from a yellow dark center strip for a different look.<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-QHbskBYr4CM/UKVyhcxVrJI/AAAAAAAAAos/7VIdXGD_7k4/s1600/grad3blue.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" rea="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-QHbskBYr4CM/UKVyhcxVrJI/AAAAAAAAAos/7VIdXGD_7k4/s200/grad3blue.jpg" width="199" /></a></div>
In example #3, I cut a dark center strip in half and made a four loop wheat ear for each petal. I rolled a 6” strip for the center. <br />
<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-UwFNTn5gDz4/UKVyj6tTNII/AAAAAAAAAo0/BDL5T7IEOho/s1600/grad4orange.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" rea="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-UwFNTn5gDz4/UKVyj6tTNII/AAAAAAAAAo0/BDL5T7IEOho/s200/grad4orange.jpg" width="164" /></a></div>
In example #4, I started at the light end of a strip and made a 1” loose coil, then a 2”, 3” and 4” s scroll. I strated at the light end of a green strip and made 3 loop wheat ears for leaves.<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-K2a8gE3L0K0/UKVymvhcAxI/AAAAAAAAAo8/ToM0YZ8OsRk/s1600/grad5yellow.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="152" rea="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-K2a8gE3L0K0/UKVymvhcAxI/AAAAAAAAAo8/ToM0YZ8OsRk/s200/grad5yellow.jpg" width="200" /></a></div>
<br />In example #5, I used the whole 12” strip of graduated (light to dark) and made eccentric teardrops for petals. I used one of the template boards to keep the shapes uniform. The leaf was a 12” strip of dark center green which I made into a eccentric shaped teardrop.<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Yq58tHgKfSQ/UKVypSxOj7I/AAAAAAAAApE/zAPBOiJC_xA/s1600/pink6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="163" rea="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Yq58tHgKfSQ/UKVypSxOj7I/AAAAAAAAApE/zAPBOiJC_xA/s200/pink6.jpg" width="200" /></a></div>
<br />
<br />
In example #6, I made one of my favorite shapes for graduated strips. Staring at the light end of the strip, I combined a wheat ear with alternate side looping. Each petal took the whole 12” strip. The leaves are a smaller version using 6”.<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-vskAaAI0JQ0/UKVyr5N6EhI/AAAAAAAAApM/0ojhaMHHQUA/s1600/purple7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="130" rea="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-vskAaAI0JQ0/UKVyr5N6EhI/AAAAAAAAApM/0ojhaMHHQUA/s200/purple7.jpg" width="200" /></a></div>
<br />Example # 7; these are two fringed flowers using the whole 12” strip. One is done starting with the light end of graduated paper, the second is done using dark center paper. I used ¼” wide strips for these.<br />
<br />
These are just a few thought starters for those of you who may not have tried these papers yet. If you are not familiar with the <a href="http://www.whimsiquills.com/images/test/Husking,%20Wheatears,%20ALS.doc">wheatears and alternate side looping</a> techniques, just click the link.<br />
<br />
<div align="center">
</div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17609871421284581101noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2149780025090144656.post-33539638975426212852012-10-24T13:44:00.000-07:002012-10-24T13:44:14.731-07:00Little Fall pumpkin<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-fZRUJAE3gQg/UIhQadsIK2I/AAAAAAAAAn4/KhB-K8yglCA/s1600/pumpkin.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="150" oea="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-fZRUJAE3gQg/UIhQadsIK2I/AAAAAAAAAn4/KhB-K8yglCA/s200/pumpkin.jpg" width="200" /></a></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">
I don’t usually do much 3-D quilling, but here is a fun little pumpkin that would make a cute seasonal party favor or table decoration. It is about 11/2” wide and tall and is really easy to make. I used 15 full strips of orange paper for each half of the pumpkin. Start by making a tight roll and then as you roll add one strip at a time until all 15 are rolled. Gently push the center out until you get the shape you want. You can do this with your fingers or you can use one of the molds available for this purpose. Repeat to make the second half of the pumpkin. Coat the inside of both halves with glue to make them firm. Measure a strip of 1/4” paper to fit inside the top half of the pumpkin. Glue the strip as shown so the top will “fit” the bottom and not slide off. Make a tight roll of 1/8” paper for stem (I used 1 ½”) You can add a couple of tendrils using 1/16” strips. You can leave the pumpkin as is or add some eyes, nose, & mouth for Halloween.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-0X5NibCnDng/UIhSGupDTtI/AAAAAAAAAoI/zN_BBZas7Jg/s1600/DSC01155.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; cssfloat: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="150" oea="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-0X5NibCnDng/UIhSGupDTtI/AAAAAAAAAoI/zN_BBZas7Jg/s200/DSC01155.JPG" width="200" /></a><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-dWIPzB5LJr8/UIhQjH1KANI/AAAAAAAAAoA/BxHjx5GyB9g/s1600/open+pumpkin.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="150" oea="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-dWIPzB5LJr8/UIhQjH1KANI/AAAAAAAAAoA/BxHjx5GyB9g/s200/open+pumpkin.JPG" width="200" /></a></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">
<br /></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17609871421284581101noreply@blogger.com2